The number of varieties suitable for com¬ 
mercial cuts is all too small. 
In our brief description of varieties note 
will be made of the uses for which each is 
best adapted, faults as well as virtues being 
mentioned. 
OUR PRICES AND SIZE OF ROOTS. 
Prices quoted except for new and scarce 
varieties are for two sizes. 1st: A root that 
has been grown one year since division or 
a strong division as near its equal in size 
as can be. 2nd: Two year old roots or their 
near equals. 
The smaller roots can reasonably be ex¬ 
pected to furnish some blooms the first 
year after planting. The larger roots ot 
course will do much better, but in no case 
will you have perfect blooms the first year. 
Most varieties will make a good showing 
the second year and be at their best one to 
three years later. 
We never recommend planting larger 
than a two year old root even for immediate 
effect. A three or four year old plant fills 
the ground with an old root system, and in 
a few years will fall behind a younger plant 
with a new root system. 
Our stock of new high priced varieties is 
limited and we can furnish a few divisions 
only of most of the varieties. 
These, while we consider them good, will 
not be as large as divisions from standard 
sorts. In case any root is not perfectly sat¬ 
isfactory, if it is returned in good condition 
we will refund the money and still be good 
friends. 
Our guarantee is that stock shall be true 
to name. In case of possible error we w'ill 
replace, or be responsible for original cost. 
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